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gblauer
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Jun 13, 2005, 5:57 PM
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Does anyone know the secret formula for removing odors from synthetic fabrics? My tech-wick shirts go into the laundry and come out smelling just like they went in... As always, Thanks for your help, Gail
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mountainchick82
Jun 13, 2005, 10:41 PM
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I was wondering the same thing, I have a long sleeve layer shirt that smells like I just went climbing in it and I got it two years ago. I've tried Fabreeze and whatnot but no luck. I'd love to hear a suggestion too...thanks for posing the question!
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justhavefun
Jun 13, 2005, 11:33 PM
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Dump it in the sink with a quarter scoop of laundry detergent (i.e. way too much). Forget about it for a day or so, then wash. (This works better if you have more than one bathroom in the house.) Presto, sweat smell gone. This has always worked for me. Or you could just leave the scent as-is and use the shirt to attract boulderers ;)
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shorty
Jun 14, 2005, 12:51 AM
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**irritating beeping noise, with background teletype sound** News Flash! You may not believe this, but we guys -- on extremely rare situations -- may develop odorous pit zones (gasp!) on our shirts. I realize that this could be a shocking revelation for you ladies who think we are just desk jockey types made of sugar and spice, but occassionally we do bravely venture out into the wilderness and glow, even (OMG) perspire. Is it OK to use the word perspire in mixed company? Now I hope you're sitting down, but some of us even know how to do laundry. Without calling 911 for assistance. So when my shirts develop that "strong, like bull" fragrance, I hit the pits with Spray & Wash, add a few drops of liquid laundry soap, then leave the shirt in the washing machine (dry -- assume I'm not ready to run a load of clothes) to stew for a day or two. Assuming the shirt hasn't walked away under its own power, I'll run a normal load of clothes within a few days and the shirts are clean. And spring breeze (or whatever) fresh. Oh my. I now feel so fulfilled, so fresh, so irritatingly perky...
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mountainchick82
Jun 14, 2005, 3:54 AM
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Well Shorty....what a wonderful account of how men can do laundry. They always say you learn something new every day! And it must work because I don't remember any stench coming from you when we climbed in Vegas. Thanks for the advice thou, but its hard to leave the clothes in a machine when you share it with 6 other apartments and there is only 1 washing machine. Hmm...I guess I'll just have to keep the smell. It attracts boulderers eh? Intriguing, do I need a beanie as well?
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ladylayback
Jun 14, 2005, 11:50 AM
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Has anybody tried a 1/4 cup of baking soda in the wash with your detergent? I know this works with cotton, I don't see why it wouldn't work with synthetics.
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gblauer
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Jun 14, 2005, 12:28 PM
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Thanks all! I will try all methods and report back. I have a collection of really bad shirts! And to the guys that do their own laundry...congrats to your Mom's, they obviously taught you well. (funny thing, it all circles back to women)
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andrewbanandrew
Jun 14, 2005, 3:29 PM
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Be careful with the 'leaving in a bucket of water and detergent for a day or two' method. You might end up with really mildewed shirts...
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jumpingrock
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In reply to: Thanks all! I will try all methods and report back. I have a collection of really bad shirts! And to the guys that do their own laundry...congrats to your Mom's, they obviously taught you well. (funny thing, it all circles back to women) Actually my father does all the laundry at my parents house. Perhaps we should consider droping the gender stereotypes in the modern world. :wink:
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dirtineye
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I have not had much trouble with washing out the horrible odors that quick dry stuff accumulates during use, but I'm using arm & hammer detergent, heavy duty cycle, warm warm, second rinse. The shirt I like the best is the lowe alpine v-neck tshirt. It stains but it has the best feel and dries fastest of all my QD shirts.
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comet
Jun 14, 2005, 9:24 PM
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my partner swears that if you wash capilene before you ever wear it, it will never get to the so-stinky-it-can't-get-clean state. mind you, it still gets just as smelly when you wear it for a while, but at least it washes out.
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acacongua
Jun 15, 2005, 8:09 PM
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Baking soda + hot, hot water - i use it with my running clothes because they get foul.
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montanapup
Jun 15, 2005, 10:16 PM
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Oxyclean - you can get a big ol' bucket at your local Costco. seems to work for me and my stinky climber boyfriend.... :lol:
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mountainchick82
Jun 16, 2005, 5:13 AM
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I hear oxyclean does work...Ill probably end up trying that...
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Ladies, I apologize for posting in your forum but saw the thread re: synthetic and stench and I've done some research on this very same subject recently. While I'm not a smelly kind of guy, the Patagonia Capilene Strider T's I've been wearing, while incredibly durable and great wicking, they reek really bad! I've been talking with the head designer at Patagonia and she admited thay this capilene product is the worst. I saw this product mentioned a while ago and have begun to use it. It's called Sport Wash and I use it with my synthetic and merino wool baselayers. It's reduced the reek and in the new baselayers, I wash 'em with this first thing to remove the factory oil and smell and this makes the garment not absorb the initial sweat too bad. I got it from Sportsman's Warehouse for $3.50 and this is 18 loads. That's cheap. OK, I'm done and out of your domain. :wink: http://www.atsko.com/sportwash.html
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timstich
Jun 21, 2005, 4:52 AM
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Some makers of synthetic garments are now adding to the manufacturing process an additive that reduces stench. However, this process is not "enviro-friendly." Consequently, Patagucci has loudly announced that they will not do this process to their garments. So, stink more to show you care about the Earth.
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dirtineye
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In reply to: Some makers of synthetic garments are now adding to the manufacturing process an additive that reduces stench. However, this process is not "enviro-friendly." Consequently, Patagucci has loudly announced that they will not do this process to their garments. So, stink more to show you care about the Earth. So now we should refer to you as timstench?
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shimanilami
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Has anyone tried Oxyclean for removing the "synthetic stench"? Does it work? Does anyone have other recommendations? Soaking in bleach does not seem to work.
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kimmyt
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white vinegar should do the trick.
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shimanilami
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kimmyt wrote: white vinegar should do the trick. Really? I'll give it a shot. And if I end up reeking like vinegar ... well, I hope I'm climbing next to you that day.
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kimmyt
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well, i mean, RINSE it afterwards
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Ok, I know all about this!! First, I stopped wearing poly stuff because the smell was just too bad! I converted all my long underwear to Merino wool (icebreaker) and tada, no smell. However, I do still have the odd poly shirt and this is what works. Get something called 'washing soda'. You can buy it at the grocery store. There is an arm and hammer brand or Borax brand. Add some of this to the main wash with your detergent. Then add white vinnegar (like Kimmy said) to the rinse instead of fabric softner.
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macherry
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yes, i love merino underwear!!!! i converted to merino icebreaker wear too. No stink, and i can stink!!!!!!!
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I use dr. bronner's peppermint castile soap -- just hand wash the stinky spots. It seems to work better than sport wash and you don't really need to keep it on for very long -- it removed the stinkiness from stuff when nothing else would.
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Julka7 wrote: I use dr. bronner's peppermint castile soap -- just hand wash the stinky spots. It seems to work better than sport wash and you don't really need to keep it on for very long -- it removed the stinkiness from stuff when nothing else would. Just don't wash your tent with it.
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